The Wichitan

Students rush to see ‘Black Panther’

Brian Lang February 20, 2018

The smell of popcorn and hum of a crowd filled the Wichita Falls Cinemark Friday, Feb. 16 as the community congregated to see Marvel’s newest superhero movie, "Black Panther." While people waited...

Logan Cope, psychology senior, plays Jenga while waiting for the Kick-Off & State of the Black Community Forum & Social to begin on Feb. 1. Photo by Mia Heck

‘Sense of pride, community’ found through Black History Month kick-off

Mia Heck February 1, 2018

Black History Month celebrations kicked off with conversations, games and finger foods during the Kick-Off & State of the Black Community Forum & Social hosted by the office of Equity, Inclusion...

Inclusion, representation matters

Cortney Wood January 30, 2018

I've heard the whispers my entire life. As I walked down hallways in middle and high school, I always heard the hushed comments about my weight. I get it—I'm fat. This isn't news to me. I've been...

Students fate uncertain pending a possible end to DACA

Judelle Tyson December 4, 2017

With the possible cancellation of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals and Dreamers program, an estimated 800,000 dreamers are at risk of being deported. In September, the Trump administration...

Cynthia Hubbard, marketing sophomore, and Javier Fuerte, radiology sophomore, talk about OHS and what they are thankful for during the Give Thanks Celebration held in the Clark Student Center Comanche Nov.29. Photo by Marissa Daley

EIMA gives thanks through celebrating inclusiveness

Chloe Phillips November 30, 2017

To create an inclusive event focused on gratitude, the Office of Equity, Inclusion and Multicultural Affairs staff co-sponsored the Give Thanks Celebration with Black Student Union, Organization of...

Critical conversation encourages first generation students

Chloe Phillips, Reporter October 17, 2017

To create an open dialogue of experiences and awareness of first generation college students, Critical Conversation Series #2: #Gen1MSU was held on Oct. 16 at the Legacy Multipurpose Room. Hosted by the...

Next Steps to Success: filling the gap

Chloe Phillips September 29, 2017

A small crowd gathered in Sunwatcher Clubhouse for the second Next Steps to Success session, one of two "tracks" under the Steps to Success program, sponsored by the Office of Equity, Inclusion and Multicultural...

Patrick Coggins, MSU chief of police, talks to Syreeta Greene, director of the Office of Equity, Inclusion & Multicultural Affairs, about immigration and law enforcement for the Critical Conversation Series held in the Legacy Multipurpose Room on Sept 18. Photo by Marissa Daley

Faculty discuss sanctuary cities bill at forum

Tyler Manning September 19, 2017

To educate students on how Texas Senate Bill 4 will affect campus and Wichita Falls policing, the Office of Equity, Inclusion and Multicultural Affairs hosted a forum on Sept. 18 in the Legacy Hall...

SGA voting ends March 3; candidates lay out platforms

SGA voting ends March 3; candidates lay out platforms

Cortney Wood February 28, 2017

The attendance for the final debate nearly doubled to about 85 students, as well as increased online views to 800 views on the MSU Facebook page along with about 240 views from the Wichitan Periscope...

Dean Hart, theater performance junior, Emily Burns, technical theater freshman, and Kalli Root shine their ghost lights as Elizabeth Lewandowski, theater department chair, reads the Ghost Light Projects mission statement. Photo by Kara McIntyre

Ghost Light Project stresses inclusion

Caleb Martin January 21, 2017

Deep in the roots of theater tradition, it has been customary for theaters to leave a single light lit in the middle of the stage after the theater has closed. Its purpose — to be a beacon to those who...

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